As the inclement weather is looming, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams in certain areas in the Southern Province, to provide assistance and support to those who may be affected by flood on 14th May 2023.

A dedicated search and rescue operation mounted this morning (14th May 2023) by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the rescue of 06 fishermen aboard a local multiday fishing trawler in distress off Beruwala. Reportedly, the fishing trawler was at the risk of sinking due to seeping of sea water following adverse weather, whilst it was at sea about 08 nautical miles (about 15km) off the Beruwala Lighthouse. The rescue was made by Sri Lanka Coast Guard Craft CG 208.

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Kilinochchi area on 11th May 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with over 01kg of Kerala cannabis. The raiding party also held a motorbike used by the suspect to peddle the narcotic substance.

The Australian Border Force on 02nd May 2023 held 41 Sri Lankan nationals at the Australia’s maritime border, while they were attempting to illegally migrate to Australia via sea. A special flight, carrying the group of 41 Sri Lankans deported by Australian authorities, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 09th May 2023.

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 individuals who were preparing to engage in fishing with explosive, during a search operation conducted off Vankalai, Mannar on 08th May 2023. The search operation also led to the seizure of 10 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 18 non-electric detonators, diving gear and 01 dinghy.

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the South beach area of Mandaitivu Island, Jaffna this morning (08th May 2023) led to the recovery of over 85kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.

The Navy apprehended 20 persons for fishing using unauthorized nets and engaging in light-coarse fishing, during a special operation conducted in Kokilai on 05th May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 08 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal acts.

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons suspected of illegal immigration to a foreign country via sea. The apprehension was made during a search operation conducted off Erukkalampiddi, Mannar on 05th May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act.

The Navy apprehended 25 persons who engaged in illegal fishing, during a special search operation conducted in the sea area of Coral Cove, Trincomalee on 02nd May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act.

The Navy apprehended 02 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing, during a special operation conducted in Chundikulam sea area, Jaffna on 30th April 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act.